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Old May 26, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Default Electrical problem to headlights

Headlights quite working. I was able to trace the problem to the driver's side headlight. Taking loose the wire connector, I get voltage to both wires going to the headlight motor. Passenger side only has voltage to one wire at a time, depending on moving the switch to the up or down position.

I guess the two leads to the driver's side motor are touching together somehow. Any ideas on how this could happen? Somewhere the wire harness is worn?

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Old May 26, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Default If there is, in fact, a short...

...it might be time to think about replacing that particular harness before something else happens.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Check your black grounds first. Make sure they are not corroded and secure.
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